React Native: Missing "Open DevTools" in Developer Menu

Question

I'm currently working on a React Native project, and I'm trying to debug my app using the React Native Developer Menu. However, when I open the Dev Menu (by pressing Cmd + control + Z on iOS Simulator), I don't see the "Open DevTool" or even "Open Debugger" option.

What I’ve Tried Restarted Metro using:

yarn start --reset-cache

(Also tried npm start --reset-cache but no success).

Tried manually enabling debugging by modifying ReactNativeFlipper.js and checking if react-native-flipper is interfering.

Restarted my emulator/physical device and reinstalled the app.

Environment Details

React Native Version: 0.75.4
Development OS: MacOS
Device/Emulator: iOS simulator
Using Flipper: No
Node.js Version: v18.18.0

Has anyone encountered this issue before? How can I bring back the "Open DevTool" option in the React Native Developer Menu? Any help would be greatly appreciated! 🚀

Faizan Ahmad · Accepted Answer · 2025-03-13 06:04:31Z

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I've also faced this problem, so basically you can add the devTools manually to your react native app by just adding:

import { NativeModules } from 'react-native';
NativeModules.DevSettings.setIsDebuggingRemotely(true);

And if it is not fixed, then try another browser like chrome.

answered Mar 13 at 6:04

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